Specialty training (Run Through ST Training)

Considering applying to paediatrics?

Applications for ST paediatrics posts starting in 2012.

Throughout the recrutiment process this page will be updated to provide useful guidance and documentation relating to paediatric recruitment for Round One, 2012.

You may also find it useful to visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

If you have any further queries after reading all the information on these pages please contact the recruitment and careers team.
 

The application period for Round One 2012 is 12 noon GMT 25 November 2011 to 12 noon GMT 9 December 2011.  Access the online application form.

Please note: candidates will not be able to register with the system or access the application form before 25 November 2011.

Round One, 2012

• Application process
• Eligibility and immigration
• Guidance for Applicants
• Posts and interviews
• Person specifications
• Deferred entry
• Foundation competence and equivalence
• Shortlisting framework
• Interview guidance
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Updates on deaneries
   

Information on deaneries (including post numbers and interview details) can be found on the ST 2012 deanery updates page.

You are also advised to view the full advertisement Round One, 2012 (PDF, 49 KB, 3 pages)

Important updates

22 November 2011: Amendment made to Yorkshire and Humber interview dates. Please note, these will take place in January 2012.

Application process

• Applicants will make a single application to their first preference deanery, with the opportunity to select up to an additional nine for consideration in the clearing process.
• Longlisting: Once applications close, candidates are progressed to the longlisting stage to assess their eligibility against a range criteria outlined in the person specification. These include right to work in the UK, previous specialty experience and GMC/Fitness to Practise status.
• Shortlisting: Eligible candidates are assessed in their first preference deanery using the national shortlisting framework in order to determine a rank.
• Interviews: In almost all cases eligible ST1 candidates will be interviewed in their first preference deanery. However, in the event that the number of applications extends beyond the maximum interviewing capacity of a deanery, shortlisting rank will be used to place that candidate in their next available deanery for interview (wherever possible candidates will be placed in their second preference deanery, all eligible candidates will get an interview).
• Following interview: Appointable candidates will be ranked and made offers accordingly in the deanery interviewing them.
• If a candidate is found to be appointable at interview, but didn't rank highly enough to get an offer they will progress to national clearing.

Important: It is not possible to guarantee interviews at ST2-ST4. Candidates will be assessed for eligibility and a ratio of approximately three candidates to one post will be used to determine interview spaces.

Eligibility and immigration

In April 2012 the UK Border Agency will close the Tier 1 (Post Study Work) immigration route.  This route has previously been used by non-UK and non-EEA doctors who have graduated from a UK medical or dental school and have successfully completed their Foundation Programme.

The following advice on when to apply for specialty training will therefore apply for doctors applying for entry to programmes starting after 1 April 2012:

You are eligible to be considered for specialty training (including GP) in both Round One and Round Two if:

• You are a UK or EEA national
• You are a non-UK or non-EEA national and your immigration status allows you to work without restriction in the UK.  For example if you have Tier 1 or dependant status, and no restriction against working as a doctor or dentist in training.
• You are a non-UK or non-EEA national, you graduated from a UK medical or dental school, your immigration status currently entitles you to work in the Foundation Programme and where you would have previously been eligible for Tier 1 (PSW). You will need to apply for Tier 2 sponsorship, but you will be exempt from the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) in this instance.

You are eligible to apply for core and specialty training in Round Two if:

• You are a non-UK or non-EEA national who has limited leave to remain in the UK and do not fall into one of the above categories. You will require Tier 2 sponsorship and will be subject to the RLMT.  

Applicants who are subject to the RLMT may only be considered if there is no suitable UK or EEA national candidate for the post.  As the RLMT will not have been satisfied in Round One of the recruitment to specialty training, you should consider applying during Round Two if the RLMT applies to you.

ST4 candidates only:In accordance with the most recent MAC report dated 12 September 2011 ST4 posts in paediatrics were classed as a "shortage occupation". Accordingly, applicants that require Tier 2 sponsorship in order to take up a post will not be subject to the Resident Labour Market Test and so can be considered alongside UK/EEA applicants in Round One providing the trainee works a minimum of 30 hours per week upon appointment. This applies to ST4 applicants only.

Evidence of immigration status should normally consist of a biometric residence card, date stamped passport, and accompanying letter from the Home Office. Please visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ for more information.

 Guidance for applicants

Please refer to the guidance for applicants which should answer many of your questions about applying to paediatric specialty training. 

Guidance for applicants (PDF, 145KB, 12 pages) 

Posts and interviews

Post numbers and information on interviews, together with updates on the stage reached by each deanery is available on the ST 2012 Deanery updates page. You may also find it useful to view the ST1 Competition ratios 2011 (PDF, 21KB, 1 page).

Person Specifications

Applicants are reminded that they must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the person specifications at the time of application.

ST1 Paediatrics person specification 2012 (PDF, 39KB, 3 pages)
ST2 Paediatrics person specification 2012 (PDF, 39KB, 3 pages)
ST3 Paediatrics person specification 2012 (PDF, 39KB, 3 pages)
ST4 Paediatrics person specification 2012 (PDF, 39KB, 3 pages)
 

Deferred entry

Further to the Gold Guide 2010, deferred entry may only be considered for statutory reasons (e.g. maternity, ill health). If you are unsure whether you qualify for deferred entry please contact the recrutiment and careers team.

Foundation Competence and Equivalence

It is a requirement that candidates hold foundation competences or equivalent by the time they enter Specialty Training.

Please consult the Guidance for Applicants and the documentation below for further information.

Foundation Competences Guidance Notes 2012 (PDF, 33KB, 1 page)
List of Specialties (PDF, 33KB, 1 page)
Certificate A 2012(MS Word, 155KB, 6 pages)
Certificate B 2012(MS Word, 153KB, 6 pages)

Shortlisting framework

Shortlisting framework 2012(PDF, 60KB, 8 pages)

 Interview Guidance

 Interview guidance 2012 (PDF, 41KB, 3 pages)

Local recruitment

Throughout the year various vacancies arise in deaneries. The College has no direct involvement in these vacancies. Please check individual deanery websites and the NHS jobs website for vacancies and further information on how to apply

Contacts

For any questions

Email: recruitment and careers team

Phone: 020 7092 6000